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Finance Director McGinley told the council the expenditure report covers disbursements from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 totaling $1,588,118.59 and identified large disbursements including municipal employee benefits to IPBC and water and sewer charges (including a Lake County Public Works sewer usage and surcharge line item reported at $326,509). “We are looking for approval for the expenditures incurred from January 1 to January 31 in the amount of $1,588,118.59,” McGinley said.

Why it matters: these approvals authorize the village to pay operating vendors and close out capital work at the Civic Center, and the traffic ordinance is intended to reduce school drop-off congestion by limiting turns during peak pickup and drop-off hours.

Key votes and measures
- Monthly expenditures: Approved. Motion moved by Trustee Davis; second recorded. Roll call recorded all ayes and the motion carried.
- Resolution reallocating 2024 volume cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove: The council approved a resolution transferring the village’s private activity bond allocation of $3,481,790 to Buffalo Grove. Administrator Hilts said the transfer is a recurring practice with Lake County partners intended to stimulate regional economic growth. Motion moved by Trustee Abara; second by Trustee Hilshein. Roll call recorded ayes and the motion carried.
- Change order for Civic Center HVAC: The council approved a change order with Northern Weathermakers in the amount of $5,240.13 to complete wiring and securing a heat-exchange unit, bringing the contract’s revised not-to-exceed total to $280,240.13. Director Steve Fritz said the work was identified during project completion. Motion moved by Trustee Davis; second by Trustee Husk. Roll call recorded ayes and the motion carried.
- Ordinance amending section 5-4-4 of the village code (restricting turns near Beach Elementary School): Chief Wylity/Wilde summarized that the ordinance will prohibit certain turns for two daily time periods on school days to address pickup/drop-off congestion; the restriction is limited to those peak times so drivers may turn during the rest of the school day. Motion moved by Trustee Husk; second by Trustee Valadez. Roll call recorded ayes and the motion carried.
- Employee tuition reimbursement: The council authorized tuition reimbursement for one municipal employee not to exceed $2,665.18, under the village’s existing tuition reimbursement program. Motion moved by Trustee Valadez; second by Trustee Ybarra. Roll call recorded ayes and the motion carried.
- Routine approvals: The council approved the meeting agenda and the Jan. 27, 2025 meeting minutes by voice/roll call votes with no recorded nays.

Discussion, direction, and next steps: Most items were presented as routine and were discussed previously in Committee of the Whole, according to staff. The ordinance restricting turns near Beach Elementary was described as coordinated with the school to preserve an established pickup line and to deter parents who attempt to circumvent that line during peak times. No additional public hearings were recorded on these items. Implementation of the HVAC payment will complete the Civic Center project; the tuition reimbursement will be processed through human resources per village policy.

Ending: The council approved adjournment without entering executive session and invited attendees to continue conversations in the lobby following the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Round Lake Beach Village Board - February 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Round Lake Beach Village Council on an evening in February 2025 approved the village’s monthly expenditures totaling $1,588,118.59 and a package of routine measures, including reallocating the village’s 2024 volume cap, a final HVAC change order payment, an ordinance restricting certain turns near Beach Elementary School during pick-up and drop-off times, and a tuition reimbursement payment for a municipal employee.","taxTitle","Round Lake Beach, Lake County, Illinois","taxId",3919,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6309039,"Round Lake Beach honors community ambassadors and police award recipients; civic events scheduled for 2025",689,247000,936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2415011-5c6b0def8b7697f855c66e196f3a71a3&start=247&end=936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2415011-5c6b0def8b7697f855c66e196f3a71a3/thumbnail_247000.jpg","/articles/6309039/Round-Lake-Beach/Lake-County/Illinois/Round-Lake-Beach-honors-community-ambassadors-and-police-award-recipients-civic-events-scheduled-for-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6309039-265141bdf3e86d8dcb65a86c0a7aa475/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169819&Signature=SRX4J5y3ZAy~~RTM79XlSKM8C0rd2EKDGevol3opz-1CD6UKftIG0SMtfMfQCtZ1mDSDE4PaYr146FqXS2VSmrKR8Q2cZuYFgSk2OI6JZs7bjrdCbNx9BZB3R0UjrLEX5SBWTC7Xe3tv-3qPz~yczLUQQ0JNqOU4WSk3LFAE-E2dP5YLnmG64sNF6r9OBTOhdoS5eBlniVUjLW-aZWCgLnJtkRtD0pf85oMD~OZikr4hGEn0TpjCcnheJOq0DvGU7lGraPGPmy0UKpycHUbwIaXfh19EDyOgA8uL23mSwGUmxpvcl64-d8i7S-mj-CCTnitBm9J9SFb~ylvtN6NICw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Round Lake Beach used part of its February 2025 council meeting to present community recognition awards and to outline several Civic Center events for 2025.

Mayor Nichols and Development Director Gil Rivera presented the village’s new Community Ambassador Awards to multiple residents — including Nathan Nichols, Jesus Rivaldo (identified in the meeting as Jesus Grafaldo), Travis Haley, Rosita/Teresa (accepted by a relative), and a child named Sebastian — in recognition of volunteer work promoting village events and welcoming attendees. Rivera said the award “was created to recognize community members who represent the community in various events, volunteer, but more importantly, share the village” and noted recipients often help set up events and engage visitors.

The police department and community partners presented several public-safety and service awards. Commander Paul Grace and the department named Lieutenant Valerie Straker (transcript says Straker/Stryker) as the Riley Beach Emergency Management Agency Volunteer of the Year, citing 144 volunteer hours in 2024 and her role as an instructor and lieutenant for the agency. Deputy Chief Ryan Rodriguez introduced the 2024 Citizen of the Year, identified as “Charlie,” who was praised for consistent volunteer service at events. Detective Reuben Anguiano was recognized as the Round Lake Beach Police Department 2024 Officer of the Year for investigative work and collaboration with Lake County partners, including the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. Additional awards from the American Legion honored Officers Dave Duncan and Marina Khan with life-saving awards and Officer Tellez with a Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation for work leading to the apprehension of a felony suspect.

Why it matters: The awards highlight sustained volunteerism and police-community partnerships that village officials and residents said contribute to public safety and community life.

Events announced: Mayor Nichols described a slate of Civic Center programs for 2025. Tickets for a Lucha Libre event go on sale Feb. 17 for a show at the Civic Center on April 27, 2025. The Civic Center will host a stand-up comedy series starting March 13 and a new “Forever Young” senior program (for ages 55 and older) with lunches and information sessions on fourth Thursdays May through October. The Thursday-night summer concert series will begin May 29 with acts listed by the mayor, and family-oriented “Fun Fridays” will run June through August. Beachfest fireworks are scheduled for July 5, and Elote Fest will run Aug. 22\u001024, including a larger musical drone light show the mayor said will increase by roughly 50 to 100 drones to exceed 300 drones.

Direct quotes from staff and officials were limited to award presentations and event descriptions during the Mayor’s report and Police Department presentations; there was no recorded public debate about these recognitions or events.

Ending: After presentations and remarks, the council moved on to business items and later adjourned. Several attendees were invited to continue conversations in the lobby after the meeting.","Village officials presented Community Ambassador awards to seven residents, named Volunteer, Citizen and Officer of the Year honorees and outlined the Civic Center events schedule for 2025, including a Lucha Libre event and summer concert series.","actionData","errors"]

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Round Lake Beach council approves $1.59 million in expenditures and several routine measures

Round Lake Beach honors community ambassadors and police award recipients; civic events scheduled for 2025